Engine build question

[Dragon_284]

I saw someone saw on here say that the ka24de has oil squirters. Am I to infer that the ka24e does not? I ask because im about to do a rebuild on my E and then later on the down the road turbo it. Right now I have the pistons, rods, valves, cam, rockers, timing chain kit, valve springs and guides lined up. Also anyone know kind of labor costs im looking at? Thanks.

Edit: Ok I found the main bearings and rod bearings in an engine kit but I was wondering about something. This engine kit comes with thrust washers and expansion plugs. Now I have a pretty good general knowledge about cars but I have no idea what those are and what they are used for if anyone could help me understand I would be very greatful. Thanks again.

[WDRacing]

The KA24E does not have oil squirters for the pistons, but it still makes a very good boosted motor. It's just slightly less efficient in the way of piston cooling.

IMO the best way to rebuiild the engine with exception of the machine work, if any is being done, is to sit down with a manual or two and do it yourself. it really isn't that difficult unless you don't have any of your own tools. In which case a professional rebuild would be best. But in the case of a pro rebuild, I would think that they would get all the parts themselves for the rebuild. You should look into that.

From my general experience, a thrust washer is simply a washer that goes under any attaching fastener, bolt or nut, that has a high torque load applied. But I'm not sure of the specifics for the KA24E, hopefully someone will chime in. I believe the expansion plugs are more commonly know as freeze plugs, these are the brass plugs pushed into the side of the block to allow water an expansion relief point if freezing occurs. Again please correct me if I'm wrong. Hope that helps and good luck.

WD

[Dragon_284]

Ah ok I understand now. Well I pretty much have the know how and the tools to do the rebuild minus a cherry picker to get it out. One thing bothers me though when it comes time to connect the pistons to the connecting rods dont you have to heat those rods up so you can slide the pin in and if so I dont have the tools for that. Basicly what im saying is I could do most of the rebuild but the more specialized tasks I dont think I would be able to do. Last question I have is that I know when doing a rebuild you could have the machine shop supply or create everything you could want for the engine (cams and crank for example) but couldnt I just buy the parts ahead of time and when the time comes for the rebuild just ask them to use the parts I have in the rebuild? Thanks again.

[Ubernoober]

Correct. As long as you buy the appropriate parts, the machine shop can use them during the rebuild. Be careful though. You will want to get everything inspected and measured first. Bearings and pistons occasionally need to be under/oversize for the machine shop to make use of them. If you bought an innappropriate set and then the machine shop comes back saying you need 5MM over pistons, it would be a pricey mistake.

[Dragon_284]

Yeah I see what your saying. The pistons I want come .5mm oversized anyway so I dont have to worry about that. Though for the bearings I will need a measurement of the crankshaft so I thank you for reminding me about that important fact.